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11.4%
John McCain
22,362 votes
86.9%
Barack Obama
170,395 votes
1%
Tie
1,867 votes
0.8%
Not sure
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Barack Obama

can't believe there is a question about that.

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  • 15 votes
 - msh22
 - 9:43 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

How many times is McCain gonna call me a friend!? I have never met him before have you?

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  • 20 votes
 - oski
 - 9:46 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

McCain rambles, repeats himself AND Obama, and contadicts himself over and over!!!

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  • 13 votes
 - 9:46 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

John McCain is a complete idiot. Wake up people

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  • 17 votes
 - 9:47 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Obama looks the best tongiht, because he is being strong, while McCain is being a coward and not being truthful at all. Go OBAMA!

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  • 18 votes
 - 9:48 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Tie

What about raising the minimum wage? Is it possible to pass a bill that raises the minimum wage in the states that are still giving $7.00?

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  • 2 votes
 - 9:48 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Obama has class, McCain has a bad case of the "I know how to do this". If he knows how to do it why has he held back?

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  • 18 votes
 - Bill654
 - 9:48 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Gag!!! Mr. McCain is NO friend of mine... why does he insist upon insulting me with his "my friend" comment??? Tell him to grow up!!

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  • 17 votes
 - srluke
 - 9:48 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Senator McCain is spending to much time patting himself on the back and pointing fingers at everyone else.

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  • 19 votes
 - 9:50 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Not sure

The problem is that every 4 years they alway make promises. Can one candidate for once just be honest about what they can actually do&do it

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  • 4 votes
 - 9:50 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Obama appears at ease talking with the people versus McCain who appears to have the hanger in his jacket still and very uncomfortable

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  • 18 votes
 - 9:51 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Just tired of the same ol same ol- it is time for change and I think the US is ready for that change.

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  • 13 votes
 - 9:52 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

John McPain seems to keep asking us to listen to his vision for the future, what is his vision for the future? Crap he cant give a coherent

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  • 15 votes
 - 9:53 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Just because Sen. Obama seems to answer the question and not attack like McC
ain

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  • 11 votes
 - hussu23
 - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

I actually feel sorry for McCain, he only attacks Obama, rather than offering any hope.

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  • 16 votes
 - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Sen. Barack Obama always does, always will

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  • 11 votes
 - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
Barack Obama

Mccain looks like a con man . I don't trust him. When you have to lie and attack your opponent, you have no view yourself .

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     - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    brokaw has to calm down about the time - hes the worst performer tonight

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    • 13 votes
     - meghusa
     - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    Obama just sounds smart, he's a havard graduate, doesn't lie and knows how to lead.

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    • 12 votes
     - 9:54 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    McCain looks and acts like an old angry man! He also needs to build his vocabulary I'm sick of hearing, "My friends!"

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    • 13 votes
     - Finesse
     - 9:55 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    McCain does not know anything about economics! He tries to relate with the average american, when he is the one who has seven houses!

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    • 16 votes
     - 9:56 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    without a doubt.

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    • 10 votes
     - ahale
     - 9:56 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    Mr. Obama is the president the USA need. He looks sincere, caring, calm, smart, thoughful and shows the leadership America deserves.

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    • 16 votes
     - Carion
     - 9:57 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
    Barack Obama

    I don't want to be agist, but McCain looks like a robot out there and his breathing scares me.

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    • 14 votes
     - 9:57 pm EDT on Tue Oct 7, 2008
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    {"commentId":3394939,"authorDomain":"lennytoby54"}

    I kinda feel sorry for the white haired old man mccain this is like watching Mr Magoo fight Kimbo Slice No Contest Dont hurt the old geezer to bad Barack I am so pleased that I as an American will finally have a President Go O'Bama!

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      Reply#221 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 4:06 AM EDT
      {"commentId":3395029,"authorDomain":"wandahayden"}

      I am tired to no one making big mac accountable for his hatred for obama if he hates him. what does  he think of the rest of the country his wife is heir to 100 million dollars , he can sleep at night while america can't afford gas, food rent. yesterday a man in california killed his family over depression of losing his income I am afraid that this is just starting . big mac is hiding behind palins dress she is merely reading what he tells us all they know is attack attack, I will be glad to see this over i am tired of their mouths calling him a traitor . why didn't he run 26 yrs ago . why now he is out of his league he is making this campaign personal we are in trouble we need a leader fast . If mac was sane he could have said in Miss. how 40 yrs ago a blacks lost their lives trying to vote today I am standing with a man of color how america does work not to fear america we will be great again . but alas he wont even shake or touch him looking like a bigot . and last big mac others have fought and died for this great nation not just you , you, oh how i will be glad for this to end i just want to jump out of my tv and put duct tape on his and palin big nasty mouths . Nov is amost her you two. soon you will go and back where you both come from and mac you will be grining when obama orders you to the whitehouse lol

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      • 1 vote
      Reply#222 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 4:39 AM EDT
      {"commentId":3395096,"authorDomain":"wandahayden"}

      russ since we all have rocks in our heads huh? tell your man who little he looks by not shaking obama's hand . Lets say lol he does make it to the whitehouse will  he treat his guest like that . Sweating and calling them this one .

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      • 1 vote
      Reply#223 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 5:10 AM EDT
      {"commentId":3397284,"authorDomain":"wandahayden"}

      I am african american and no one I know is voting for obama because of  his color he is the first black to run except jessie jackson we have through history voted for white presidents so don't call us american that want change no matter what color he or she is I am over 50 yrs old my family loved the kennedys, the clintons, carter . why can't you give obama the respect for being the right man for the job. nothing changes how sad you are afraid we trusted your presidents

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      • 1 vote
      Reply#224 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:14 AM EDT
      {"commentId":3399404,"authorDomain":"ajmaxia"}

      I feel sorry undecided voters, those are the ones that feel the most slighted this election, and have probably lost their homes.

      The government has let a lot of people down, but it's not perfect.

      However we as citizens need to get involved in our government by taking part in this election, i know I am:

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        Reply#225 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:21 PM EDT
        {"commentId":3399807,"authorDomain":"doughassing"}

        Hey McCain   Great idea!!!!!!   Buy up all bad mortages!!!!
        Or was " that one" a clinton idea?

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          Reply#226 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:40 PM EDT
          {"commentId":3424127,"authorDomain":"edwardmorale"}

          I remember a previous presidential candidate that had Character issues being revealed in his debates before he was elected. Jennifer Flowers became a thorn in President Clinton’s side and his weakness of Character showed up in his oval office with Monica Lewinski, he tarnished his presidency and America history forever. Worst yet he was on TV and Lied to the investigators, wife and to America and no one cared, because the media gave him a free ride because he was a DEM. The liberal media did not want to see, they prefer to stay ignorant and foolish.  We teach our children Character Counts but not in Politics???

          America let’s not repeat that disaster and foolishly elect Obama because he is a smooth talker like Bill was. But look at the most important thing first, Character. So please, don’t Vote for a questionable character but Vote for the person of Honor. Righteousness [right thinking and right living] exalts a nation the Bible says. Vote McCain Let’s do the Right thing.

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            Reply#227 - Fri Oct 10, 2008 5:59 PM EDT
            {"commentId":3424134,"authorDomain":"edwardmorale"}

            I would rather have McCain as a trusted friend or Family member than Obama any day. Let’s not repeat that disaster and foolishly electing Obama because he is a smooth talker like Bill was. But look at the most important thing first, His Character. So please, Vote for the person of Honor. Character shows up in the bad times when everything is working against you and you remain strong in your core no matter how good she looks.

            I cannot trust someone that thinks Medical system should be a RIGHT not a privilege? This would usher in socialism. France and Canada have this medical system and both have a six month wait for a bad toe nail. I have family in France they say it sucks quality of service is poor. In our bill of rights this concept is never mentioned. If a brain surgeon can’t get rich studying and being the best he can be at it then he will do something else. The motivation in any industry to excel is MONEY and if I do it well I will make gooood money. If Obama takes the motivation out of the medical industry then why bother. Obama is a way liberal farther left than Carter was. And with Him we had 18% mortgage interest because he raised taxes and Gas lines for a mile and could only get gas on even and odd days. So No. I will not go down that road.  Vote McCain

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              Reply#228 - Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
              {"commentId":3427626,"authorDomain":"jam6270"}

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                Reply#229 - Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
                {"commentId":3437466,"authorDomain":"gwen98023"}

                all of you are C.R.A.Z.Y!!!!  You want a man for president you don't want the world to call out by his full name nor mention his past associations (birds of a fether flock together) and wake up on the polling...newsflash: majority of republicans don't poll, we just show up on election day and handle our business....just look back at last election 2004 when Kerry was up in all the polls democrats take part in but Bush swept him on election day.  Not to mention the money Obama made from Fanny Mae and the money he gave to Acorn who's now in a heap of trouble and they support your boy too!!! I'm a black woman who switched sides in 2004 because the democratic party is too far to the left for me.....

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                  Reply#230 - Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:27 PM EDT
                  {"commentId":3459385,"authorDomain":"jupmod"}

                  Once again, the Repub supporters are giving double standards. They keep pointing out Ayers, Wright, and other people in regards to Obama. What Keating to McCain? All those so-call lobbiests are on or used to be on McCain's campaign staff? What about Palin's connection to that radical party in Alaska that wants Alaska to succede from the country and she happens to be marry to one?

                  Please! You jokers are calling the kettle black with these stupid attempts to spread smear and fear on Obama, when it's clear your candidates are the real radicals that pose a threat to America! Who wants a VP who supports a party that wants a state to break away from the USA? Who wants a Prez with direct connections to lobbiests who represented greedy businesses? No one, espeically if people truly want a change from the past 8 years of greed and cowboy diplomacy. Palin and McCain are representing the 'same old, same old'.

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                  • 1 vote
                  Reply#231 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:35 AM EDT
                  {"commentId":3533063,"authorDomain":"cohen9800"}

                  America can't afford to have another "Angry Man" as its president.

                  Such molten seething on McCain's side does nothing to advance the needs of our country.

                  Such high negative energy only creates more division and and furthers non-communication.

                  My greatest fear is allowing the Mavericks to have any fingers near the nuclear buttons.

                  Doomsday will be upon us if McCain or Palin are given the votes. We must vote for reason, communication and consensus driven leadership. 

                  {"commentId":3533063,"threadId":"381949","contentId":"1966158","authorDomain":"cohen9800"}
                    Reply#232 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
                    {"commentId":3533172,"authorDomain":"cohen9800"}

                    We can't afford to elect another ANGRY MAN!

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                      Reply#233 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:24 PM EDT
                      {"commentId":3537280,"authorDomain":"wandahayden"}

                      I must be crazy none of this craziness would be going on if Biden was McCains opponent Why dont everyone admit that obama is black . period that is why McCain rolls his eyes why everyone watch the debates How I wish someone would hold McCain accountable for his for his nastiness and lies .If biden was running we wouldn't have Sarah Palin she has no respect either obama has not treated them that way none of the problems we  have right now is more important then to humilate this uppity black who has the nerve to think that he will be in the whitehouse . Day after day McCain hears people in the crowd say kill obama and he wont stop it after I vote I don't think I will see this counrty the same again we are in the 21st century and yet we abide by a servant of the people who blames all the woes of this country on obama its his fault no one talks about bush starting the war over oil and thats all or about his cheating 4 yrs ago with his brother fixing the votes in florida . how McCain says palin is a mom obama's wife isn't? I hope that this pierces all of our hearts to treat a child of God with such meaness . Obama worked hard to get here right now but Sarah Palin who acts like she has the authority to just bash him every chance she gets everyone defends her actions both are unprofessional if they are in the big house they can mock all their foreign vistors to their face and america will say thats McCain they are embarrassing to me will soon it will be peace america you have done well all of the world is laughing at us..............

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                        Reply#234 - Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
                        {"commentId":3902532,"authorDomain":"taylor092"}

                        Obama was definately more professional. Mccain didnt seem to pay attention at all. his eyes wandered and he just seemed like he didnt care. obama kept his mind focused on what mccain said. you could tell mccain didnt pay attention because obama would say he supports one thing, but then when mccain spoke, he would say obama doesnt support it, then obama will correct him.

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                          Reply#235 - Wed Nov 5, 2008 10:29 AM EST
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